KolDam (NTPC) Barmana
Koldam Hydropower Station is known as KOLDAM, it is located on the Satluj river upstream of the Dehar Power House. It is an 800 MW Hydroelectric power project constructed on the Satluj river in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. The dam’s foundation was erected in June 2000, with the major construction work beginning in 2004.
Koldam History
Harnora, Chamyon, and Kyan were the names of the villages where NTPC Koldam was built. The residents whose houses were destroyed near the dam area. The NTPC provided them with land and plots in Bot Kasol and the settlement of Kangoo. The NTPC provided water and electricity services. The elders of Harnora and the surrounding villages continue to talk about their homeland. The people used to do farming there at a high rate.
Villagers’ Adaptation
The locals went on strike when the dam was being built because the NTPC refused to meet their demands for less money. After that, NTPC requested security, and the police were stationed there for one to two months. After all this, an agreement was reached between the two parties and the matter was settled.
My first visit to the valley
My first trip to the koldam valley was when the work began. When I arrived, the roads were still being built. After that, I traveled there with my brother and a friend, beginning our adventure at Bilaspur. I believe the distance between Bilaspur and the Kol valley is about 28 and 30 kilometers. It’s not difficult to get there; the road is fantastic.
The view from here is breathtaking and captivating. The View Point is the location from which people can enjoy the view of the Dam. There’s also the opposite side of the dam from where the water gates were filmed.
It is the most underappreciated attraction in Bilaspur. Locals in Himachal Pradesh are aware of this location, but tourists are unaware. Tourists can visit this location because it is located on the Chandigarh-Manali Highway. The distance from the slaper bridge is 6 kilometers.
Best Time to visit Koldam
The best time to visit the Kol valley is from May through October. And October to February in the winter, and from March to May in the summer, visitors can enjoy boat rides and other water activities.
Map view of the valley
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